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Asian stock markets presented a mixed picture on Friday. Chinese stocks declined due to new European Union tariffs on electric vehicle imports, escalating trade war concerns. Conversely, South Korean markets outperformed, driven by gains in Samsung Electronics, which reported a significant surge in Q2 profits, primarily attributed to increased demand …

Asian stocks advanced on Thursday, fueled by Wall Street’s gains and mounting expectations that the Federal Reserve will reduce interest rates by September due to recent weak economic data. Japanese stocks led the charge, nearing record highs and recouping losses from the second quarter. Wall Street’s S&P 500 and NASDAQ …

Asian stocks presented a mixed picture on Wednesday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 index reaching new highs while Chinese markets faltered due to a disappointing reading on service sector activity. Japan’s Nikkei Takes the Lead Japan’s Nikkei 225 index surged by 0.9%, breaking the 40,000 mark for the first time in …

Asian stocks experienced a subdued trading session on Tuesday, as investors remained cautious ahead of a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, which could offer insights into the future trajectory of U.S. interest rates. Powell’s Speech and Interest Rate Outlook Regional markets were influenced by a slightly positive overnight …

Asian stocks experienced a mixed session on Monday, with most indices hovering within a flat-to-low range. Investors grappled with conflicting signals from Chinese business activity surveys and lingering uncertainty surrounding the future of U.S. interest rates. Key Takeaways: Mixed Chinese PMIs: Government data revealed a second consecutive month of contraction …

Asian markets concluded June on a high note, driven by optimism surrounding potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve later this year due to a cooling U.S. economy. South Korea’s KOSPI index led the charge with an impressive 5.9% gain, boosted by the surging chipmaking sector and the growing …

A wave of selling swept across Asian markets on Thursday, driven by a disappointing outlook from chipmaking giant Micron and renewed concerns about China’s economic health. The ripple effects were felt in tech-heavy sectors and beyond, with investors seeking refuge amid growing uncertainty. Micron’s Guidance Sparks Tech Rout Micron Technology …

Asian stock markets experienced a choppy trading session on Wednesday, as investors braced for a pivotal U.S. inflation report and kept a watchful eye on the yen, which hovered near the psychologically significant 160-per-dollar level, raising concerns about potential intervention by Japanese authorities. Market Sentiment and U.S. Rate Expectations Risk …

Asian stocks bounced back on Tuesday, regaining some lost ground as investors cautiously awaited further developments in the potential trade war between China and the West. Upcoming inflation data also remained in focus, as it could provide clues about the future trajectory of interest rates. China’s Markets Stabilize, Trade Tensions …

Asian stock markets experienced a downturn on Monday, with Chinese markets bearing the brunt of the losses amid escalating concerns of a potential trade war with the European Union. The prospect of a prolonged period of high interest rates in the U.S. further dampened investor sentiment. Wall Street provided a …